Gilt Tole

Gilt Tole

The Antiquities of Nepal

"Sri paramadeva jayavarmma Samvat 107 maharajesu pKa.

Shyam Sunder Rajbanshi epigraphy division (Department of Archaeology) read the inscription at the base of the statue in size with a good dose of emotion. After great effort and much debate among experts, the literal translation was finally deciphered, "The year 107. Among the kings, the fourth, Sri Jayavarmma the end.

Therefore, a chapter ancient history of Nepal has been revealed. The materials used in the manufacture of this type of sandstone from ancient statue Sankhu (sandstone without varnish) and the use of a script at first showed that this statue was the first Lichchavi Samvat (Saka Samvat), which means it did in the second century AD This statue, discovered in Maligaon in 1994 Lichchavi was first found inscribed on it.

Now this life-size statue of the famous king tall and proud in the presentation room of stone sculpture at the National Museum Chaun. The museum is a treasure trove of antiquities other collectors to give their tusks. The lovers of ancient art objects should also know that the Kathmandu Valley itself is a museum of all kinds, and antiques can be seen in many old houses, courtyards, temples and monasteries.

Of course, if the lover wants to own some of these exquisite ornaments Then there are many well-known ancient Kathmandu scattered, mostly in Thamel and Durbar Marg Basantpur also of course, many shops Bhaktapur and Patan.

According to Mr. Binod Khanal of "Antique Gallery, Durbar Marg," Although there are many souvenir shops with a great variety of interesting, I think there are probably ten to fifteen true antique shops in the city. His father, Mr.Bhola Khanal was in the company for the past thirty years and have participated in craft shows in Germany (2002) and Italy (2003). Binod when exposed 65 masks of the Tharu region in an exhibition, "The lack of commorientes' (trade skins) in Paris in September 2004.

"The exhibition at the Museum of Versailles" reveals: "My partner, Mr. Christophu Magal, a French antiques dealer, has organized the event. Masks Guatemala, Sri Lanka and Mexico also were presented.

Any particular reason for sending Tharu masks?

"Well, yes, Binod says," and I visited Christophu Chitwan and Dang times and produced a documentary on the Tharu. In the process, which also collected Tharu masks and I thought it would be appropriate for this exhibition and which can show the film. Most masks are rather old and are absolute color. Binod also reported that prices of masks ranging from Rs.5000 to Rs 35,000, but were made available at prices lower than the exposure.

A little more expensive is an interesting copper incense in Curio Stand Arts, Durbar Marg, which is almost two meters tall. The lid has a divinity Mahankal, while around three large circular glass snapdragons spout smoke when burning incense. Samek Ratna trembling, the owner, the price has R 2,25,000.00. A bronze statue finely carved Meghsambar cost around Rs 2,75,000.00.

As Thankgkas (based paints religion), by Dharmapala Thangka Centre Dalai KB Durbar Marg, one will be very happy to find old Thangkas. "Today, Thangkas age very few come from Tibet, "said Lama. Thangkas Exports to Europe and held numerous exhibitions abroad. A 6x4ft. Thangka Sect Lineage Gelungpa representative has a price of Rs 4,00,000.00. A double set of accounts Thangkas Buddha Amituyus Manadala Dharmapala and based on Japanese-style R costs. 4,00,000.00.

Birendra Thangka Shahi House in Thamel Chowk, has some of the most artistic and beautiful Thangkas and is available in several themes and sizes. We can only sigh in admiration by the talent of the artists when you look at some paintings. Prices range from a low of Rs 500 to a maximum of R 60,000.00. Each painting is a thing of beauty exquisite and probably always a joy for everyone the chance to own one.

Anil Bajracharya the "fabulous Craft Centre Thamel, literally shines with lots of gilt bronze statues. Prices range from R 7000.00 to a small complex designed Plata R. Buda 90000.00 and especially for the largest statues of gold. "The statues are made by different artists of Patan, "informs Anil. All the idols are well designed and you can see that artists have given special attention to detail. A true display of Newari craftsmanship at its best.

Indeed, most attractions shops are full of interesting things and Shiv Hari Bista "and crafts Parvati in Thamel is especially full to the brim with fascinating objects. In fact, according to Binod Antique Gallery and Surya Khadga who has a shop of memories in Thamel, Hari Bista is an expert in antiquities.

"I changed five times and store already thinking about moving again," Bista said: "My first store was in Basantpur. In these days has been good, but supplies were scarce. 8-9 In recent years, however, there were many people from all over Nepal, which have been selling the old memories. Obviously it must be due to poor economic conditions. But business is so bad now that some days is a feat of making a sale.

Another old timer, Om Narayan Shrestha of 'New Curio Shop' in Thamel says it has seen better days, and today his company is a loss dead. Have you been in business for almost three decades and has also had his shop Basantpur the beginning.

Most stores have wood trim, metal and fabric. Curios, whether ancient or not, include a wide variety of objects ranging from musical instruments, masks and boxes for shipping, primitive figures, bells, manuscripts and clothing. locks of age (Talcher Bhote ")," Mana Pathis "(set of 8 containers Lichavi measurement period)," Dhungro (milking pails), "'sets Shaman (very interesting material belt worn by Tamang shamans)," Lisnus (narrow wooden stairs of Trishuli), and many other interesting topics are in these stores.

Musical instruments are available as native Narsimha, "" Lady "" Dholki, "Jhyali ',' sehn ',' Tempue" and "basic" and "dhyangro ',' bansuri ',' tungna ',' sarangi 'etc ... are also many points of interest in Tibet, chest mostly red (probably brought monasteries), leather boxes, Thangkas (paintings), and even old chairs and carpets. You can also find the ancient carved doors, all weapons, antique jewelry, and stuff in the stores.

In fact, "these things" can be as different types of objects that really should spend some time in Inside the store Hari Bista to understand the variety.

How can we judge the age of an object?

"It's almost impossible to know the age of an object, "Hari Bista said:" We used to go their patina (the brightness of the object or drive due to years of use), but not is a reliable test that can now be manipulated. However, most tourists do not care if something really old love or not.

Price curiosities vary. Musical instruments can cost a few rupees 100-10000. kangring A '"(small trumpet made of the right femur costs), Rs. 6000.00 in old gallery. A series of eight ships Mana Pathi measurement "can cost anywhere from Rs.6000 to Rs 10,000.00.

"Talcher Bhote (hangs) with a single lever cost of Rs.3500.00 Rs.2000.00 cost twice as locks. techy A 'Kafi (Newari snuff box) costs Rs. 6000.00 and "Vathek" (old boats used in the manufacture of curd) costs of R. 400 to Rs.5000.00 by size. Tibetan chests and boxes are relatively expensive and can cost from Rs.10000 to Rs 1,25,000.00, again depending on size. Of course, there is no fixed price on places of interest.

According to Mr. Bista, "People come with goods to sell and if I want something I name a price based on present trends. I can not sell with reasonable margins because there are too many stores around these days and competition is fierce. I am currently buying a dhungros "(milking pails) that is offered." This Dhungros' Nepal (Dhankuta, in particular) are very old, while Kavre that are more recent.

Binod Khanal Antique Gallery has its own point of view, "It depends on the type of customer. Sometimes I have very good prices. Has a old phonograph, whose use of what has been shown and start playing it in an old Tara Devi LP. It was priced at Rs.60000.00. Drawing attention to two-foot bronze Buddha statue revealed that it had been sold through the network of R 1,20,000.00, I did not even see the buyer. Business on the Internet might be a good way to increase sales.

However, there is so enamored of the statues of metal, especially from Om Narayan Shrestha is deities.Nor Curio Nueva Casa, the curiosity shops are reluctant to treat the idols of metal. There are too many problems. It is unnecessary problems. Hari Bista agrees: "Yes, why take that risk? Wooden ornaments I did my best "

They are obviously referring to the outcry stolen idols and so are reluctant to try it. They're right, of course. In the early years, news on precious idols stolen from temples and other places used to be a standing item in the newspapers. Even the guards, including priests, are said to participate. It is a fact that the damage was under the protection of a large number of senior officials placed government agencies and police.

The theft of a fifth century, 1.2 meters high golden head 'Dipankar Budha, 16 February 2002, the house of his tutor Nag Bahal in Patan caused a scandal internationally. It was later revealed that the German art collector tried to sell it to the Ethnography Museum in Vienna for $ 200,000. With its timely identification researchers at the University of Vienna with the help of the Buddhist community Patan, the 'Dipankar Budha' was released in May 2002.

Not surprisingly, 122cm x 49cm bronze 'Dipankar Budha' (1824 AD) of Nardevi, was sent to the National Museum as a precautionary measure and only once a year for one week Gaijatra during the festival.

It would be worth mentioning that before 1950, many antiques that have traveled abroad due to the absence of specific legislation. In fact, it was not until 1952 that the Department of Archaeology has been created and it was not until 1956 that the Protection Act was adopted landmarks. The law was required to obtain permission from the Department of Archaeology to any statue and other objects could be taken outside the country and banned the export of objects over a century.

In addition, the idols that have been objects of worship, even for a day, not allowed to be taken out of Nepal and who are now part of the living culture.

However, in the period 1960-1980, the growth of tourism in the country has resulted in widespread smuggling of antiquities. In 1980s, due to increased awareness and efforts by international organizations like UNESCO, this was largely controlled. In fact, during this period some priceless antiques were returned including Nepal.

Note of them was a statue of "Sarsawati 'of Pharping and a statue of Uma Mahesvara "who have returned from London and the U.S. respectively.

Of course, nowadays most antiques can be found only in museums. But I must say that these artifacts are priceless worth the detour, and that goes back thousands of years and talk about the rich cultural history of Nepal. The National Museum is a treasure trove of antiques have on the screen, along with other treasures, a stone of almost one hundred terracotta statues dating from the early 19th century.

Dates vast, rugged and headless 'Yaksha' of the stone carving Handigaun is discovered before in Nepal in the first century AD Some stone carvings are other principles "Sri Laxmi'and Vishnu "(both second century AD), also discovered in Handigaun.

"Gajalakshmi '(second century AD) of Chyesol Tole, Patan, 'Matrika' (second century AD) Haaugal Baal, in Patan, 'Shiv' (3-4 AD) Handigaun, "Purnakalash '(second century AD) and, of course, the "King Jayavarmma '(2nd century AD) are relics of equal value in the stone.

There are many other sculptures from the 2nd and 3rd centuries Bagalmukhi in places like Temple (Patan), Bhagvati Temple (Deo Patan), Ganesh Temple, (Kirtipur), Pasupatinath Temple, the Temple of TunalDevi Bishalnagar.

All This proves beyond doubt that the history of sculpture in Nepal goes back two thousand years. He was also a discovery of a terracotta figure principle of "Sri Laxmi (Or Padma Shri) of Tilarkot in the Terai, dated in the first century BC

As for the metal, Nepal has many objects of bronze and brass to10th century AD Most of the statues were made with the Cira Lost (lost wax) method. The selected object was modeled in wax, then covered with mud, leaving only a small opening. After the clay mold is dry, the wax melted and poured. Then, the wax was replaced by molten metal. When it has cooled sufficiently, the clay mold was broken to reveal the cast image.

Among the antiquities in the country's first metals are statues of "Ganesh" "Yaksani" and "Narayan" (all 10th century AD). The bronze statue sculpted impressive Queen Lalit Tripura Sundari is almost life size and the 20th century AD

Nepal also has a culture of wood carving of the 15th century AD Naitya 'Devi' (15th century AD) is a First discovered. The paintings of age, "Krishna Lila", "Dasamvidya", "Shiv Pariwar are 18th century AD, while a painting of" Mahisasura Mardini has been dating from the 16th century AD

Although most of the antiques were in the first representations of Hindu deities, Buddhist sculpture only began to appear in the valley of the fifth century AD Among the first are the head Buddha "(7th century AD), to the extent and 74cmx32cmx8cm 16cmx11cmx10cm" Budha, (9th century AD). Among the early Buddhist literature, the Arya "Asthasahasrika Prajnaparamita," a manuscript written in golden letters Nilpatre Uchhen Tibetan script, dates from the 13th century AD

Among the oldest parts currency of Nepal, the punch marked coins' (5-6 BC), the "coins of Kushan (1st century AD) and" pieces Lichchavi (century 5 AD) are among the oldest. The first stamps were introduced in Nepal in 1881 AD and "One" Anna ", two Anna" and "four stamps Anna "are the oldest.

There is no doubt that Nepal is a country with a rich history in art and culture and the presence for many is a test of antiquities. Many people are dedicated to the preservation of these antiquities. One example that comes to mind is late Dwarika Das Shrestha who actively sought, collected and kept old windows carved later joined the renowned World Hotel Dwarika.

Another name mentioned is the end of S. Bangdel Lain, famous painter and art historian, only a spirit of devotion led to the return of antiquities have been many abroad.

The efforts of these people should be all over grateful if you will notice that not many countries can boast of such ancient civilizations. Therefore, the preservation of this precious heritage is a matter very important and everyone should be proud of this cultural history.

Besides the museums, it would be interesting to see for yourself the many attractions interesting and varied in the many shops in the valley. And the variety is diverse line corresponds to a country with such diversity in culture, language, religion and ethnicity also of course, the age of civilization. Curiosity may stimulate the interest of the curious. Who knows, interest could lead to a fascinating hobby, the collection of curiosity.

Note that this may be an interesting hobby, but also beneficial. This hobby can reap the fruits rich if not immediately then in the afternoon. A particular object of art may well be a wealth of international collectors, as noted above, to give your teeth! At present, for obvious reasons, the prices are low, and exquisite decorations may have been a few hundred rupees. Therefore, the curious, now is the perfect time to begin this fascinating hobby.

Well, then go to game sites.

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